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Rifle, Self-Loading, 7. 92 Mm, Fg42
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Rifle, Self-Loading, 7. 92 Mm, Fg42
Fallschirmjagergewehr FG42 7. 92 mm automatic rifle, 1942-1945; with bayonet; no magazine; used by German parachute troops in World War Two, in France and Italy. Date: 1942
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1942 1945 Airborne Automatic Bayonet Forces Parachute Photograph Rifle
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This photograph showcases a Rifle, Self-Loading, 7.92 mm, Fg42 (Fallschirmjägergewehr FG42), a significant weapon used by the German parachute troops during World War Two. The FG42, manufactured between 1942 and 1945, was an automatic rifle chambered in 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser cartridge. Its distinctive features included a shortened barrel, folding stock, and a select-fire capability, making it an ideal weapon for the mobile and agile paratroopers. In this image, the FG42 is depicted without a magazine and with a bayonet attached. The absence of a magazine emphasizes the weapon's ability to be used in close quarters combat, while the bayonet adds an extra layer of lethality in hand-to-hand engagements. The FG42 saw extensive use by the German paratroopers during their campaigns in France and Italy, contributing to their reputation as formidable and well-equipped forces. The Fallschirmjägergewehr FG42 represents a pivotal moment in military history, showcasing the advancements in firearms technology during World War Two. Its innovative design and effectiveness made it a valuable asset to the German military, and its legacy continues to be studied and appreciated by military historians and collectors alike.
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